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Fans of the late Maggie Smith have been paying tribute to the star, who died today aged 89, by posting their favourite clips of her on social media, including one where she teams up with Joan Plowright to tease Judi Dench. The Oscar-winning actress, best known for her roles in Downtown Abbey and Harry Potter, died in hospital this morning after an incredible 70-year acting career. One grieving fan posted the heart warming video of the three actress's teasing each other over who lands the most roles with a caption that said: 'One of my favorite videos of Maggie Smith with Judi Dench and Joan Plowright. RIP Maggie.'

The Daily Mail's Weekend magazine has reached yet another magnificent milestone - this month we turn 30! We asked you to share our top ten TV shows so we could compile our definitive list of the 100 Greatest TV Shows voted for by you.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: He has a hereditary peerage, numbers two prime ministers in his family tree, and is a member of White's, the best of gentlemen's clubs. However, none of this has stopped the Earl of Balfour from receiving a drubbing in an extraordinary High Court lawsuit. It has, according to me, concluded with the judge directing that $1 million [£800,000] be returned to one of Balfour's clients, Belen Velutini, the oldest member of a wealthy Venezuelan banking family that is now afflicted by poor health and failing eyesight. Balfour, who was selected last year as one of the United Kingdom's top 'offshore experts for high-net-worth individuals,' may be embroiled enough. However, it's overshadowed by the judge's concise summary of the case.

JENNI MURRAY: The A1 and the North Circular, both near me, are always jammed with traffic. However, my son, who lives in leafy Barnet on the north-west edge of London, hasn't been able to return for a long time. He can't be expected to find £12.50 every time his mother is feeling a little lonely.